Manchester United have been handed massive boost in pursuit of Serbia international midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Lazio’s eye Liverpool FC midfielder Marko Grujic as his long-term replacement.

The Daily Mirror,, is reporting that Serie A giants are hoping to land Grujic in a £5m deal from the Red Devils bitter Premier League rivals Liverpool.

The same sources state that the Serie A giants are keen on to replace Savic with Grujic to replace before he completes a move to Manchester United.

According to the same story, Serie A giants will demand £100m for the 23-year-old star. However, the Red Devils are hopeful of reducing the Italian teams asking £88m price tag.

The Serbia international midfielder has found back of the net 14 times and made eight assists in the 2017-18 season for the Italian club.

Manchester United head-coach Jose Mourinho is looking to improve his midfield options of the park following the departure of Michael Carrick and possible exit of Marouane Fellaini who could make a move away from Old Trafford as a free agent.

Manchester United finished in second spot in the Premier League table last season while Liverpool secured fourth place and played Champions League final.